Restoration Reality Check with your Elgin dentist: Avoiding Replacement Could Cost YouOne of the questions we get asked frequently is: Why do I need to replace my filling (or crown)? I thought it would last forever? As much as we would love to be able to promise that to you, we can’t. Even with the highest quality materials and techniques, which of course Dr. Lodding uses, fillings and/or crowns (also called… Continue Reading
What’s Happening to Granny’s Teeth?It used to be the voice of your mother or grandparent asking, “Did you remember to brush your teeth?” But with those people advancing in their years, a role reversal may have come about. Whether as a result of stroke, Alzheimer’s, or other health complications, the dental care of your loved ones may now be in your hands, and the… Continue Reading
3 Healthy Foods Surprisingly Bad for Your TeethYou know how the old saying goes, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Is that actually true? Probably not, but many times we can mistake this sort of “common knowledge” for being grounded in truth. With that theme in mind, here are 3 foods you probably thought were in the all-clear category for both your general health and… Continue Reading
4 Reasons to Baby Your Teeth During PregnancyYou’re having a baby! Excitedly, you contacted friends and family to share the life-changing news, but did you also remember to call your Elgin dentist, Dr. Dean Lodding? You might wonder, “What does my dentist have to do with our new addition to the family?” More than you might realize. The Oral Systemic Link An important facet of caring and… Continue Reading
A Patient’s Powerful StoryTaralyn D. first came into Smile for Life Dental with tears streaming down her face. The pain and sensitivity she had been enduring on the left side of her mouth was just too much handle; that, and the sinus infections and migraines that came along with it. “Everyone was super sweet and when I came in, and they were really… Continue Reading
Nigeria Shatters World Record in Tooth BrushingDo you have a minute? That’s what promoters of the Lagos Tooth Brushing Challenge Project asked thousands of students in about 600 public secondary schools in Lagos, Nigeria. The students’ affirmative responses are landing them in the Guinness Book of World Records. Tooth Brushing World Record In an effort to build positive oral health behaviours among young people and use… Continue Reading
Cosmetic Dentistry: Improving the Quality of Seniors’ LivesAs people get older, there are a number of smile issues that present themselves. Teeth may begin to wear, chip, crack, discolor, stain, experience sensitivity, or need to be removed. However, the fact you’re a senior now certainly does not mean your smile is permanently doomed to a life of damage, stains, or missing teeth. Cosmetic Dentistry and Seniors Seniors… Continue Reading
Some Survey Results that May Surprise YouAn Important Question Take a minute to think about this question: What is more important – a perfect smile or a perfect body? In a recent survey by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), consumers reported they would pay to fix their teeth before they paid for weight loss help. The survey also had some other interesting figures as… Continue Reading
How to Stay in the Best Oral Health at 40+ Years OldFor anyone out there who is over 40 years old, you know your teeth may not be as perfect as they used to be. Normal wear over the years is expected, but it’s not too late to improve your oral health and keep your teeth in great shape for years to come. Part of this is learning what issues to… Continue Reading
Probiotics Ensure Your Mouth Stays HealthyAs health science research in the field of dentistry continues to advance, the relationship between the body’s oral and overall health continues to become more evident. What we do (or don’t do) to take care of our mouths and teeth can have a direct impact on the rest of our bodies. Recent research has shown that probiotics are extremely beneficial… Continue Reading